A belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherentability to strengthen character.
Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation.
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable.
The ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Displaying behaviour that involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting.
The ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and encourage people.
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
The following skills/tools are beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for the
opportunity.
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Accounting and Auditing
or Actuarial Science
or Aeronautical Engineering
or Business and Management Studies
or Chemical Engineering
or Chemistry
or Civil Engineering
or Computer Science
or Economics
or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
or Finance
or General Management
or Geography and Environmental Sciences
or Industrial Engineering
or Information Systems
or Information Technology
or Manufacturing Engineering
or Mathematics
or Mechanical Engineering
or Mining Engineering
or Physics
or Statistics
or Quantity Surveying
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2025
and
must have
at least a Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification
The ideal candidate
must have an aggregate of
at least
65 %
and
must
have a qualification in the discipline of
Accounting and Auditing
or Actuarial Science
or Aeronautical Engineering
or Business and Management Studies
or Chemical Engineering
or Chemistry
or Civil Engineering
or Computer Science
or Economics
or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
or Finance
or General Management
or Geography and Environmental Sciences
or Industrial Engineering
or Information Systems
or Information Technology
or Manufacturing Engineering
or Mathematics
or Mechanical Engineering
or Mining Engineering
or Physics
or Statistics
or Quantity Surveying
and
must complete their qualification
on or before
30 March 2025
The ideal candidate
must have
at least a Master's Degree or
equivalent qualification
The ideal candidate
have nationality in ZA
Required to be eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Join the Absa Global Markets graduate programme and launch your career in trading and sales.
Learn from the best, explore different markets, and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment.
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to kickstart your career in trading and sales? Do you want to work with a diverse group of renowned industry experts who will guide and support you? Do you want to develop your leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills in a structured graduate programme? If yes, then the Global Markets Graduate Programme is for you.
The Global Markets graduate programme is a unique 18-month experience that exposes you to different Markets Trading and Sales desks. You will rotate across various desks such as Fixed income, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Counterparty Risk Trading, Structuring, Credit, and prime. You can work on deals and trades happening across the Africa continent.
What’s in it for you?
• Develop your trading, risk management, and sales skillset at one of the largest investment banks in Africa.
• Embark on a 12-month leadership development journey that equips you to be a future leader of Africa. Your leadership journey focuses on personal leadership, personal branding, design thinking, digital agility, innovation, disruption, team effectiveness, strategic thinking, and analytical problem-solving.
• Exposure to the fast-paced world of Global Markets.
• Receive coaching from your desk heads, mentorship from senior leadership, and peer guidance from grad alumni to harness your potential and kickstart your career.
• Build relationships with seasoned professionals in the industry.
• Make a meaningful contribution to society through Absa’s Force for Good (CSI) initiatives.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for intelligent, energetic problem-solvers who are passionate about financial markets. Those who are looking for their next challenge and want to kickstart their career in Global Markets.
This 18-month graduate programme is designed to stretch you, rapidly accelerate your career development, and empower your story.
Candidate must have less than 2 years full-time work experience
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Motivating Others
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Cognitive flexibility
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Client service/communications
Strong communication skills
Market Research & Analysis
Commercially savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Data analysis
Be able to work within a high pressure environment
